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Hero, Zelestra, Juniper, ReNew, Avaada Win SJVN’s 1.2 GW FDRE II Auction

Hero Solar Energy, Ganeko Solar (Zelestra), Juniper Green Energy, ReNew, and Avaada won SJVN’s auction to supply 1,200 MW firm and dispatchable power from inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects ...

October 9, 2024

Mercom Research Focus

Robust Solar Project Pipeline Drives India’s Module Manufacturing Capacity

India added 11.3 GW of solar modules and 2 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2024, according to Mercom India’s recently released research report, State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 1H 2024. Th...

October 8, 2024

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Designing Resilient Solar Trackers for Highly Corrosive Geographies

Solar tracker technology has advanced considerably in the past decade. Trackers play an important role in helping the world transition to cleaner energy sources. They optimize the performance of solar power projects. Trackers are ...

October 3, 2024

Markets & Policy

MNRE Clarifies Applicability of ALMM Order for Open Access Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Order will not apply to open access and net-metering solar power projects if certain approvals were secured be...

October 14, 2024

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MNRE Adds 2.09 GW of Solar Module Capacity to ALMM

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 2,094 MW of solar module capacity. The cumulative module manufacturing capacity under ALMM now stands at 58,422 MW. SAEL...

October 14, 2024

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Gautam Solar Announces Plans to Expand Module Capacity to 5 GW

New Delhi-based solar module manufacturer Gautam Solar has announced plans to expand its solar module manufacturing capacity to 5 GW by 2025 at its facility in Bhiwani, Haryana. This expansion will occur in three phases. The first phase is set for...

October 14, 2024

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KERC Issues Guidelines for Rooftop Aero Turbine Projects With and Without Solar

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued draft guidelines for implementing rooftop aero turbines with or without solar. RAT is a small-scale wind energy project installed on rooftops to generate electricity by harnessing...

October 14, 2024

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NTPC Invites Bids for 100 MW/400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System

NTPC has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at NTPC Ramagundam, Telangana. The last date for submitting bids is November 22, 2024. Bids will be opened the...

October 14, 2024

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IREDA Reports Strong Q2 FY 2024-25 Performance, Cuts NPAs to 1%

Government-owned lender Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reported a profit after tax of ₹3.88 billion (~$46.7 million) during the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2024-25, reflecting a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 36.18%. It...

October 14, 2024

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Gensol Bags 23 MW Rooftop Solar Contract in Dubai

Gensol Engineering has bagged a $22.21 million contract to install rooftop solar systems of a total capacity of 23 MW in Dubai. A sustainable development and clean energy development company in the United Arab Emirates awarded the company the...

October 14, 2024

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Uttar Pradesh Invites Bids for 500 MW Solar Park on Bundelkhand Expressway

The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has invited bids to develop an estimated 450-500 MW solar park on the Bundelkhand Expressway on a build-own-operate model. The last date for submitting bids is November 15, 2024....

October 14, 2024

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Oriano Wins EPC Contract for 184 MW Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh

Renewable energy engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services provider Oriano Clean Energy has been awarded an EPC contract to build 184 MW solar projects in Agar, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, by Blueleaf Energy, a pan-Asian renewable energy...

October 14, 2024

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JSW Energy Inks 1.5 GW/12 GWh Energy Storage Agreement with MSEDCL

JSW Energy PSP Two, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed an energy storage facility agreement with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to supply 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of power from pumped hydro storage projects. The...

October 14, 2024

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